Is all VG made equal?

[rageorizer]

I bought some Glycerin Tropical Skin Emolient from Walmart at the Pharmacy. It does not say Vegetable Glycerin so i am just wondering if it is all the same? Can I use it safely for smoking? It is pretty viscous (thick), anyone know if I its suitable?

 

[jj2]

Whether it says vegetable or not, just make sure it's USP approved. I get mine at CVS the bottle says Pure but I think you can get by with 98%.

 

[AttyPops]

"Glycerin Tropical Skin Emolient"... ???? lol... you have to be kidding! You mean TOPICAL? Anyway, I wouldn't. Aloha!

So it doesn't say Vegetable Glycerin, nor propylene glycol (probably not USP) and you want to vape it? No way, unless you know what it is.

 

[Nikhil]

Whether it says vegetable or not, just make sure it's USP approved. I get mine at CVS the bottle says Pure but I think you can get by with 98%.

Yes, make sure it's USP. See this: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/diy-e-liquid/52669-pg-vg-labeling-purity-please-read.html

 

[TVree]

Ditto---I wouldn't take the risk. There's Vegatable Glycerine available at Wal-Mart, too....as I understand it (I don't go there due to their employment practices). I also found some at Walgreen's or CVS; don't remember which. I diluted it a little with some filtered water, and add some when I'm mixing flavors. Seems to boost the vapor well; just don't over-do it.

TVree

 

[rageorizer]

"Glycerin Tropical Skin Emolient"... ???? lol... you have to be kidding! You mean TOPICAL? Anyway, I wouldn't. Aloha!

So it doesn't say Vegetable Glycerin, nor propylene glycol (probably not USP) and you want to vape it? No way, unless you know what it is.

LOL yeah its not tropical

The guide says that the stuff walmart buys is vegetable glycerin and the label does say Glycerin USP on it so it must be the right stuff.

 

[tresrottn]

I looked at that stuff when I was in Wal Mart Pharmacy looking for Propylene Glycol (to which, they directed me straight to Mira-Lax, which is Polyethylene Glycol, and a laxative) Pink/purple label, right?

I see that is was designed for topical use, to be diluted with water and used on skin. There are no ingredients listed, or mention of any additional mixers. There is *no listing of purity that I can remember*. Will I put it on my skin? sure thing. In my lungs? heck no.

I said "bosh" and ordered both from Diyflavorshack...$4.50, for enough to last me years...ok, 4 ounces?

Side note, I also checked Walgreens, they also tried to send me to the mira-lax aisle, once corrected, they can order propylene glycol for $20 for a pint of the stuff. They were clue free on veggie glycerin.

 

[LACENAIRE35]

So it doesn't say Vegetable lycerin, nor propylene glycol (probably not USP) and you want to vape it? No way, unless you know what it is.

Yes, making is own e-liquid is a good solution, but for me, we must know what kind of product we put in our e-cig...

If we are not sure of this, i think the precaution principle is very important.


J.